'What do you mean, Papa?' said Anne.
'There is another word which begins with self-con--' said Lady
Merton,' which suits him remarkably well.'
'Ah! ha!' cried Anne.
'At any rate,' cried Rupert vigorously, 'do not make it appear as if
I were the only individual with a tolerable opinion of my own
advantages--when Helen looks like the picture of offended dignity if
you presume to say a syllable contrary to some of her opinions, or in
disparagement of dear Dykelands; and Kate thinks herself the most
lovely creature upon earth, and the only useful person in the house;
and Harriet believes no one her equal in the art of fascination; and
Mrs. Woodbourne thinks no children come within a mile of hers in
beauty and excellence; and Lizzie--'
'I am sure few people are more humble-minded than Lizzie,'
interrupted Anne indignantly.
'What, when she would take no one's advice but her own, if it were to
save her life?' said Rupert.
'But she thinks everyone better than herself, and makes no parade
either of her talents or of her usefulness,' said Anne.
'Still she has a pretty high opinion of her own judgement,' said
Rupert.
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